The human body uses many tactics to fight invaders. Scientists just found another weapon in its arsenal: tiny fat blobs
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John Legend made a pregnancy-safe ham sandwich for Chrissy Teigen’s hospital stay by microwaving the deli meat
Musician John Legend made his wife, pregnant model Chrissy Teigen, a sandwich with ham, cheese, potato chips, and lots of
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Want to block flu transmission? Targeting nasal bacteria may help
Antibiotics won’t help you recover from the flu, but an antibiotic ointment helped St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital scientists identify
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Attention men: beards pose health risk
Scientists warn of bacteria in the Beard, the facial hair represents a higher risk for skin infections. Bacteria could settle
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Teens with obesity and PCOS have more ‘unhealthy’ bacteria
Teens with obesity and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) have more “unhealthy” gut bacteria suggesting the microbiome may play a role
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Raw meat for dogs is often a danger for humans and animals
If dogs are fed with raw meat, may pose risks for animal and owner. Researchers at the University of Zurich
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Boost of ‘good bacteria’ could prevent gut damage from radiotherapy
Cancer patients may one day be given faecal transplants to boost their levels of ‘good bacteria’ and prevent damage to
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Active ingredient of green tea makes bacteria more sensitive to antibiotics
A natural substance of green tea can apparently help fight antibiotic-resistant bacteria. The substance increases the effect of the antibiotic
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Sweet success of parasite survival could also be its downfall
University of York scientists are part of an international team which has discovered how a parasite responsible for spreading a
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Why initial UTIs increase susceptibility to further infection: Prior infections can cause lasting changes to bladder’s immune response
More than 60% of women will experience a urinary tract infection (UTI) at some point in their lives, and about
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